Troubleshooting
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Grinder does not | 1. | Power supply switched OFF or is at fault. | 1. | Ensure power supply is switched ON; ensure power |
start or a breaker |
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| 2. | Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped. | 2. | Ensure circuit size is suitable; replace weak breaker; |
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| avoid overloading grinder with too much meat. Reset |
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| 3. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 3. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded |
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Machine hums. | 1. | Machine has a switch or internal problem. | 1. | Reset circuit breaker. |
labors to operate, | 2. | Gear grease is cold. | 2. | Move grinder to warmer location. |
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Meat clogging at | 1. | Auger is unable to process large chunks of | 1. | Cut meat into smaller pieces. |
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Meat is not | 1. | Grinding blade is dull. | 1. | Sharpen or replace blade. |
extruded from | 2. | Grinding head incorrectly assembled. | 2. | Disassemble and reassemble grinding head |
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| 3. | Meat catching on auger or other parts. | 3. | Lubricate grinding head components with |
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| 4. | Meat is too warm. | 4. | Cool meat to approximately 32°F. |
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Accessories
H6256—20-Lb. Smoker
Our 20 Lb. Smoker features four large wire shelves, three hickory dowels for hanging meat, a small dial thermometer, stainless steel dust pan and a 1000 watt heating element that operates on standard household current. It measures
T20384—Great Sausage Recipes & Meat Curing
This is the most comprehensive book available on sausage making and meat curing and has sold over 500,000 copies
Figure 16. Great Sausage Recipes & Meat
Curing Book.
Figure 15. 20-Lb. Smoker.
T24638 Electric Meat Grinder |